Right Of Way Agent

Overview

Contract position supporting a 12-month project to expand fiber optic networks in rural areas. This role is fully remote (80% remote) with travel up to 20% (potentially one week per month) for negotiations.

The employer seeks a Remote Right of Way (ROW) Agent to acquire and secure land rights for the construction, operation, and maintenance of fiber infrastructure. Work includes negotiating easements, licenses, and access agreements and ensuring compliance with applicable utility standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and acquire permanent and temporary easements, licenses, and access rights for electric and gas facilities.
• Engage directly with landowners, tenants, municipalities, and other stakeholders to explain project scope and land impacts.
• Conduct property owner research, title review, and parcel analysis to identify ownership and encumbrances.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, project managers, and legal counsel throughout the acquisition process.
• Support utility construction projects, including new fiber installations.
• Prepare and process ROW acquisition documentation, including agreements, permits, and compensation packages.
• Assist with condemnation or eminent domain support when required, in coordination with legal teams.
• Address landowner questions or concerns during construction and restoration phases.
• Maintain accurate ROW records, status reports, and parcel tracking logs.
• Ensure compliance with utility policies, Public Service Commission requirements, and applicable state and local regulations.

Requirements (Essential Skills)

• Extensive experience negotiating and writing easements.
• Experience contacting landowners and working with city, county, and state entities to file easements.
• Title research experience.
• Familiarity with easement negotiation and working with landowners.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time (potentially one week per month) for negotiations.
• At least a couple of years of relevant experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications (Additional Skills)

• Experience with easements for fiber, gas, or electric distribution work.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in remote and in-person environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
• Individual compensation within the range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits eligibility depends on job classification and length of employment and may include (if eligible):
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions)
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Location & Work Schedule

• Fully remote position; contract position based out of Spokane, WA.
• Candidates should be located in or near the following regions to minimize travel distances: GA, AL, FL, SC, MS, TN, WA, ID, OR, and AZ.
• Work hours are flexible with online presence required from 9 AM to 3 PM CST, with the ability to complete a 40-hour workweek around core hours.
• Travel reimbursements: mileage reimbursement or stipend while traveling.
• Meal allowance: $45/day for meals.
• Lodging: company-paid lodging or per diem for lodging.
• Equipment provided: computer, desktop, keypad, and mouse.
• Time off: 2 weeks of PTO and 6 paid holidays.

Application Information

• Application deadline: anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.